Aphyosemion pusillum Chirio, Legros & Agnèse, in Agnèse, Chirio, Legros, Oslisly & Bhé, 2018

 

Meaning of Name

Refers to the small size of this species in relation to other Chromaphyosemion sp.

First Description

Agnèse, J.-F., L. Chirio, O. Legros, R. Oslisly & H.M. Bhé. 2018.

Unexpected Discovery of six new species of Aphyosemion (Cyprinodontiformes, Aplocheilidae) in the Wonga-Wongué Presidential Reserve in Gabon.

European Journal of Taxonomy, 471: 13, figs. 4E-H.

Size

Males 3·5 cm, females smaller.

Meristics D=10·4, A=12·3, D/A=1·4, ll=26·1.
Karyotype

Sub-Genus

Chromaphyosemion

Group

Synonyms None

Populations

  • Okoyo river (bridge)
  • Pembé river (bridge)


Type Locality

Okoyo River, Northern Gabon.

Distribution

Replaced to the north by A.barakoniense & east by A.aurantiacum.

Habitat

Small rivers & streams.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Colour/Pattern Variability

History

Breeding Notes

Clean, clear water is required.

Diameter of Egg 1·3 mm.
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